isi-entrance 2021 Q6

isi-entrance · India · UGB Proof Existence Proof
If a given equilateral triangle $\Delta$ of side length $a$ lies in the union of five equilateral triangles of side length $b$, show that there exist four equilateral triangles of side length $b$ whose union contains $\Delta$.
If a given equilateral triangle $\Delta$ of side length $a$ lies in the union of five equilateral triangles of side length $b$, show that there exist four equilateral triangles of side length $b$ whose union contains $\Delta$.